Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Ocean City NJ

"America's Greatest Family Resort" — 8 miles of lifeguarded Atlantic beach, a 2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement parks, arcades, Johnson's Popcorn, and Kohr's frozen custard, and a dry-town family vibe (no alcohol sales). Beach tags required for ages 12+.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

75°F water · 78°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

78°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone

72 /100

great

64 Swim

78 Sunbathe

85 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8536110 · Observed 1.80 ft · Predicted 1.12 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

78°F

Clear

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

78°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

75°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:38 PM

6.2 ft · in 4.4h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · E swell

Rip Current Risk

Moderate

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Jul 12, 8:36 AM

Tomorrow: Low

Water Quality

Clean

3 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:25 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:03 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:10 AM	High	4.4 ft
12:55 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:38 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:04 AM	Low	0.0 ft
8:10 AM	High	4.5 ft
1:54 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
8:35 PM	High	6.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
9:07 AM	High	4.7 ft
2:51 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
9:29 PM	High	6.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:53 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
10:01 AM	High	4.9 ft
3:46 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:21 PM	High	6.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:44 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
10:53 AM	High	5.0 ft
4:41 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:12 PM	High	6.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:32 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:44 AM	High	5.1 ft
5:35 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:01 AM	High	5.8 ft
6:19 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
12:34 PM	High	5.1 ft
6:30 PM	Low	0.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

78°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

78°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

87°

Sunny

Wed Jul 15

91°

Sunny

Thu Jul 16

86°

Sunny

Fri Jul 17

84°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jul 18

83°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 75°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street; paid lots.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Address

846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Amenities

lifeguards2.5-mile boardwalkamusement parksarcadesrestaurantsrestroomsplaygrounds

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Ocean City NJ today?

Ocean City NJ shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Ocean City NJ dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Ocean City NJ?

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Are there lifeguards at Ocean City NJ?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City NJ during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ocean City NJ?

Amenities at Ocean City NJ include lifeguards, 2.5-mile boardwalk, amusement parks, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, playgrounds.

When is the water warmest at Ocean City NJ?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Ocean City NJ located?

Ocean City NJ is in Cape May County, NJ, at 846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.